VINFAST VF7

VinFast's bigger and more premium EV looks very promising!

- ABHAY VERMA

Over the past couple of years, buyers looking for premium, feature-rich SUVs in India have had been spoilt for choices. And that is the buyer VinFast is targeting with its VF7. Importantly, while its design may be very different from what we're used to, the VF7 offers a premium, sporty and upmarket vibe right from the first glance. VinFast is playing its premium card well with the VF7 in that sense. I got a chance to experience the VF7 and also drive it briefly at VinFast's factory in Vietnam, and I came back impressed.

Like the VF6 it has VinFast's signature 'V' styling upfront, comprising of LED DRLs spanning the SUV's width, with the VinFast logo in the centre. This makes it look similar to the VF6 at first glance but look closely and you'll notice the bumper and headlamp design here make for a more impactful looking face. The VF7 also uses flush door handles and muscular lines all round, making for an eye-catching stance, while running on 19-inch wheels. Overhangs are short and while overall length is 4.5 metres, the VF7's wheelbase is 2.8 metres. The sculpted rear end makes for a very classy appearance and adds dollops of character to the VF7's appeal, along with its unique-looking tail lamps. Overall, the VF7 looks unlike anything else in India and has a very striking appearance that is sure to turn heads.